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Update Date: 2008/12/31 18:39 Lei Kaiwen
Among women's favorite skincare products, face masks undoubtedly rank at the top. Even during economic downturns, they can generate billions in annual sales. However, a Consumer Foundation survey of 20 face masks on the market found that, in addition to unclear labeling of some ingredients, 15 of them contained preservatives. Although these preservatives comply with the Department of Health's safety regulations, experts warn that they could potentially increase women's risk of cancer. When exposed to heat, these preservatives may degrade and produce melamine, so it's crucial to choose face masks carefully.
Promising whitening, moisturizing, and anti-aging benefits, these boxes of face masks generate billions in annual sales in Taiwan. Yet, the Consumer Foundation has uncovered hidden dangers.
Consumer Foundation Secretary-General Wu Jiacheng: "Try to avoid purchasing face masks with preservatives. Face masks are applied to the skin for a long time and cover a large area, increasing the likelihood of absorption into the body. Once absorbed, these substances can accumulate. In animal experiments, preservatives have been linked to breast cancer."
The Consumer Foundation's survey of 20 face masks on the market found that two imported products only listed their functions without detailing their ingredients. Among domestic products, two also had inconsistent labeling, accounting for 20% of the samples.
Additionally, 15 out of the sampled products contained preservatives. Although these levels comply with the Department of Health's standard of not exceeding 10,000 ppm, the Consumer Foundation argues that even 1 ppm can cause hormonal changes and increase the risk of breast cancer.
Wu Jiacheng: "After exposure to sunlight, preservatives can produce dioxins in the environment. Many fluorescent agents themselves may contain melamine. From a chemical structure perspective, some fluorescent agents may even harbor three or more melamine molecules."
Although face masks typically have a shelf life of 3 to 5 years, the Consumer Foundation advises consumers to use them as soon as possible after purchase to avoid degradation. Additionally, they recommend not sleeping with face masks on to prevent dermatitis.
Source: http://tw. news. yahoo. com/ article/ url/ d/ a/ 081231/ 8/ 1c5fg. html
Masks Contain Preservatives: Consumer Foundation Warns of Breast Cancer Risk
Among women's favorite skincare products, face masks undoubtedly rank at the top. Even during economic downturns, they can generate billions in annual sales. However, a Consumer Foundation survey of 20 face masks on the market found that, in addition to unclear labeling of some ingredients, 15 of them contained preservatives. Although these preservatives comply with the Department of Health's safety regulations, experts warn that they could potentially increase women's risk of cancer. When exposed to heat, these preservatives may degrade and produce melamine, so it's crucial to choose face masks carefully.
Promising whitening, moisturizing, and anti-aging benefits, these boxes of face masks generate billions in annual sales in Taiwan. Yet, the Consumer Foundation has uncovered hidden dangers.
Consumer Foundation Secretary-General Wu Jiacheng: "Try to avoid purchasing face masks with preservatives. Face masks are applied to the skin for a long time and cover a large area, increasing the likelihood of absorption into the body. Once absorbed, these substances can accumulate. In animal experiments, preservatives have been linked to breast cancer."
The Consumer Foundation's survey of 20 face masks on the market found that two imported products only listed their functions without detailing their ingredients. Among domestic products, two also had inconsistent labeling, accounting for 20% of the samples.
Additionally, 15 out of the sampled products contained preservatives. Although these levels comply with the Department of Health's standard of not exceeding 10,000 ppm, the Consumer Foundation argues that even 1 ppm can cause hormonal changes and increase the risk of breast cancer.
Wu Jiacheng: "After exposure to sunlight, preservatives can produce dioxins in the environment. Many fluorescent agents themselves may contain melamine. From a chemical structure perspective, some fluorescent agents may even harbor three or more melamine molecules."
Although face masks typically have a shelf life of 3 to 5 years, the Consumer Foundation advises consumers to use them as soon as possible after purchase to avoid degradation. Additionally, they recommend not sleeping with face masks on to prevent dermatitis.
Source: http://tw. news. yahoo. com/ article/ url/ d/ a/ 081231/ 8/ 1c5fg. html